Brazilian recipe
Sweet cassava starch biscuits (biscoito de polvilho doce)
Crispy and traditional sweet cassava starch biscuits, the ultimate snack to pair with a freshly brewed cup of tea or coffee.
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Ingredients
1 kg sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce)
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
2 cups sugar
300 g margarine
6 eggs
100 g desiccated coconut
Where to find ingredients
Sweet cassava starch (polvilho doce) can be found in the flour or baking aisle of shops specialising in Caribbean, Latin American, or international foods. For the margarine, use a standard block or tub variety from any local supermarket. Desiccated coconut is widely available in the baking section of your local grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Place the sweet cassava starch, sugar, margarine, eggs, and desiccated coconut into a large mixing bowl
- Combine all the ingredients and knead by hand until you achieve a smooth, uniform dough
- Grease a baking tray with a thin layer of fat
- Form small balls using portions of the dough
- Arrange the balls on the baking tray, leaving a little space between them
- Place in an oven preheated to a medium temperature
- Bake until the biscuits turn a light golden colour
Observations
These biscuits are a classic treat, perfect for afternoon tea or a quick bite at any time of the day. They are simple to prepare and yield a generous batch, delivering a delightful texture and a distinctively delicious flavour that you'll keep coming back to.
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